Now aiming for the top slot, the Titans have been doing well. The Royals, meanwhile, have lost two games and won two.
There are a lot of exciting player battles in the upcoming contest. Here are some examples.
Jofra Archer versus Shubman Gill One of the most anticipated clashes is between GT skipper and opener, Shubman Gill, and RR pace spearhead, Jofra Archer.
Gill is known for his aggressive strokeplay, whereas Archer’s swing and pace was visible in the previous encounter.
In four T20 innings, Archer, according to ESPNcricinfo, has dismissed Gill twice. In this battle, the latter has a strike rate of 69.23.
Against Sandeep Sharma
Jos Buttler Jos Buttler’s confrontation with Sandeep Sharma is yet another crucial one. He will face his former teammate, who is known for his brute strength. Previously, the two were teammates for the Royals. This middle-over battle might play a crucial role. According to ESPNcricinfo, Buttler has hammered Sandeep for 87 runs off 40 balls in T20 cricket.
In the meantime, Buttler has been struck out once in five innings by Sandeep.
Sanju Samson vs Mohammed Siraj
RR skipper Sanju Samson’s initial confrontation with Mohammed Siraj will be intriguing. The latter has been in the form of his life, taking nine wickets across three games. He can trap Samson with a short-ball ploy.
In six T20 matches, Samson has lost to Siraj three times. In this battle, the former has a strike rate of 116.12. Y
Rashid Khan vs. Riyan Parag With the bat
Riyan Parag, who led the Royals through their first three games, has been firing. Parag’s firepower will be certainly tested by Rashid Khan. The leg spinner’s propensity to strike is undeniable, even though he has not taken a wicket in his last three matches. Notably, Rashid has dismissed Parag twice in five T20 innings. The latter strikes at just 85.71 against Rashid.